Can you Retrofit Curve Sensing Bi-Xenons?
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Can you Retrofit Curve Sensing Bi-Xenons?
I've found an '05 E500 that has nearly everything I'd like. Unfortunately, it has the halogen lights. I want the lighting package (curve sensing bi-xenons).
Can you retrofit the full curve sensing bi-xenon light system into a car that came from the factory with the halogens? I've looked at a bunch of old threads and some info from MBenzNL, and I know I can put in static (non-curve sensing or load sensing) bi-xenons, but I can't figure out whether the fully active system can be retrofitted.
If you can do this, how much?
Can you retrofit the full curve sensing bi-xenon light system into a car that came from the factory with the halogens? I've looked at a bunch of old threads and some info from MBenzNL, and I know I can put in static (non-curve sensing or load sensing) bi-xenons, but I can't figure out whether the fully active system can be retrofitted.
If you can do this, how much?
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Originally Posted by jhh
I've found an '05 E500 that has nearly everything I'd like. Unfortunately, it has the halogen lights. I want the lighting package (curve sensing bi-xenons).
Can you retrofit the full curve sensing bi-xenon light system into a car that came from the factory with the halogens? I've looked at a bunch of old threads and some info from MBenzNL, and I know I can put in static (non-curve sensing or load sensing) bi-xenons, but I can't figure out whether the fully active system can be retrofitted.
If you can do this, how much?
Can you retrofit the full curve sensing bi-xenon light system into a car that came from the factory with the halogens? I've looked at a bunch of old threads and some info from MBenzNL, and I know I can put in static (non-curve sensing or load sensing) bi-xenons, but I can't figure out whether the fully active system can be retrofitted.
If you can do this, how much?
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his name is MBenzNL.. and if it can be done, he can do it.
I am thinking no however.. since I did the Xenon after purchase (OEM) and the necessary sensors to do that part and the auto level are a MAJOR deal to install.. vs the simple swap to just go to standard Bi-Xenon..
But again, if it can be done Steve can do it.
I am thinking no however.. since I did the Xenon after purchase (OEM) and the necessary sensors to do that part and the auto level are a MAJOR deal to install.. vs the simple swap to just go to standard Bi-Xenon..
But again, if it can be done Steve can do it.
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some slow@$$diesels
everything can be done...it just takes 10 times as long to do th einstall due to the wiring harnesses, control unit and sensors that need to be installed...which is why it is a lot more cost effective to go from halogens to regular non curving bi xenons...
Upgrading to active bi xenons is a lot easier on cars that have the non curving bi xenons from factory already.
greetingz,
Upgrading to active bi xenons is a lot easier on cars that have the non curving bi xenons from factory already.
greetingz,
